Move now or after stamp duty holiday? How long did you live in first (mortgaged) home?

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NinjaTune said:

Have you seen anywhere online that appeals to you yet?  I'd imagine that moving to a village would mean less properties (proportionally) that will suit your criteria. 

Anyone with the Rightmove price history extension will be able to see the last sold price and it may raise an eyebrow or two.  My first thought would be wondering if you had nightmare neighbours to be honest.  I doubt it would put me off making initial enquiries about the property but I'd definitely be asking the reasons for your swift move in and out.

We’ve seen a couple but they’ve gone under offer. There’s 2 villages we are looking at, both we know well, so I hope we will find something! But yes there’s definitely less available there than there is in the town we are currently in - frustrating but worth it if we find the right place

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moneysavinghero said:

Your house is not even on the market yet. You hope you can sell it for a profit, but until you get someone willing to pay your asking price nothing is guaranteed (and even then, nothing is guaranteed until the fat solicitor sings that contracts have exchanged).

Yes I’m aware. It’s been valued well above what we paid for it and we’re in a sought after area, so our chances of selling it at a profit are good. I realise nothing if guaranteed.